CVE-2026-113948

Local permission escalation via write to protected files in macOS

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Local permission escalation via write to protected files in macOS
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Title Permissions flaw lets apps modify protected filesystem areas on macOS
Weaknesses CWE-284
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Weaknesses CWE-732
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

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Title Permissions flaw lets apps modify protected filesystem areas on macOS
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-284
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026, 4:13 PM
Reserved
Oct 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Nov 4, 2026, 4:17 PM